Pope appoints new leader of Catholic Church in England and Wales
Published: 12/19/2025

Pope appoints Richard Moth as new Archbishop of Westminster in England and Wales, taking over from Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Moth, previously Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, is set to lead an estimated six million Catholics and head the Bishops' Conference. He aims to focus on social justice issues and community unity amidst challenges like declining church attendance and rising tensions in society.



